Since his first appearance in Batman #1 (1940), there has not been a more recognizable villain than The Joker. The Joker's visual staples were white skin, menacing clown grin, green hair and purple suits. Despite his comical appearance, he's always been depicted as a vicious killer in the comics. Makes you wonder why people are scared of clowns, right?The Joker has also been represented in television and movies. My first exposure to The Joker happen to be the old Adam West Batman television show. Cesar Romero played The Joker and he reminded me more of Dr. Evil now that I think about it. Romero's Joker was always bungling around in elaborate schemes along with Rocky's "Mickey", who played The Penguin.
With the latest installment in the Batman franchise due out in 2008, with The Joker played by Brokeback Butt-Throb Heath Ledger, I was wondering who best embodies The Joker?
Caser Romero
Jack Nicholson
Heath LedgerOn a side note, I really hope this little piece of Joker dialog makes it into the movie:
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